Senior Director Systems Administration
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
2 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Senior Director Systems Administration. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Role summary
Manages, directs, or supervises staff and the effective support of the company’s information technology, applications and servers, which includes analysis, installation, testing, maintenance, operations, planning, response to service outages, and other problems. Meets with peer level IT Managers in relation to tracking and evaluating system performance and identifying future requirements. Responsible for managing the implementation of significant software upgrades and ensuring a seamless transition process within minimal impact on computer or business operations. Works closely with critical vendors on the coordination and evaluation of systems enhancements and other critical issues. Requires systems administration experience in a large complex organization.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Reports covering Senior Director Systems Administration
Senior Director Systems Administration salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Senior Director Systems Administration pay?
- 2 surveys publish Senior Director Systems Administration benchmarks, including data from Empsight. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Senior Director Systems Administration pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Senior Director Systems Administration varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
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